Prepare against Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir
WFM · Iceland · World #24,426 classical · FIDE ID 2300753
Our database contains 273 games by Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,022 | 2,156 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 2,066 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 2,033 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 95 | 66 | 112 | 34.8% |
| As White | 140 | 55 | 31 | 54 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 133 | 40 | 35 | 58 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 80.7% | 47.8% |
| e4 | 24 | 17.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Thorsteinsdottir usually continues c4 (45.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Thorsteinsdottir usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Thorsteinsdottir usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Thorsteinsdottir usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Thorsteinsdottir usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Thorsteinsdottir usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 62.2% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 27 | 36.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 87.2% | 43.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.8% | 33.3% |
Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir's chess games
All 273 games by Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 95 wins, 66 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/5/15 | 35.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Anne Haast | 2,345 | Olympiad Women-43 | C43 |
| Nov 2015 | Kubra Ozturk Orenli | 2,256 | 20th chT-EU w | D12 |
| Oct 2004 | Mara Jelica | 2,252 | Olympiad Women-36 | E62 |
| Oct 2004 | Catarina Leite Oralova | 2,236 | Olympiad Women-36 | D46 |
| Jan 2002 | Beatriz Alfonso Nogue | 2,201 | Catalunya-ISL Match | D23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 52 | 24 | 1,983 |
| Olympiad w 26 | 1984 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,007 |
| Reykjavik Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,977 |
| Olympiad Women-37 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,182 |
| Olympiad Women-10 | 1982 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,188 |
| Olympiad Women-36 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,178 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 1,961 |
| 22nd Reykjavik Open | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir's chess games?
273 games by Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir has played.
What does Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir play as White?
As White, Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir play as Black?
As Black, Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir's FIDE rating?
Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir played?
Our database contains 273 games by Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 66 draws, 112 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir?
273 games by Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.